Be aware of toxic cyanobacteria

Cyanobacteria, also known as bluegreen algae, can produce toxins that are harmful to livestock, wildlife and humans. Within the last week, the North Dakota Department of Environmental Quality has reported three cyanobacteria blooms on lakes and reservoirs in the state.

Red River Farm Network

North Dakota Senator Kevin Cramer is urging Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to do everything possible to keep the railroads open and operational. Unions working for the Canadian Pacific Kansas City and Canadian National rail lines voted last month to authorize a strike.

Health Tip

July 26 - Smoking doesn’t solve the problem that’s giving you stress.

Pressures could lead to more closures at ND nursing homes

Federal requirements, travel nurse expenses, immigration freeze a challenge Federal requirements for nursing homes to have a registered nurse (RN) on duty 24 hours each day are expected to add pressure to an already challenging workforce situation for the 75 rural and urban facilities across the...

Despite date change, picnic at Dresden museum serves nearly 300

On Sunday, July 21, the Dresden museum was cooking up a storm for their annual Picnic at the Museum. Whoever wasn’t busy cooking was busy unloading and setting up machinery for a variety of demonstrations.

Drayton man points gun, faces charges

Ian Richard Passa, 19, has been charged with two counts of terrorizing and three counts of reckless endangerment – extreme indifference, all Class C felonies in North Dakota. According to court records, shortly after 10 p.m.

Farmers markets beginning to open for season

Every Saturday morning from 9 a.m. to noon, the corner of 10th St and Central Avenue in Walhalla transforms into a vibrant hub of activity.